About Cardiff

Cardiff has a strong tradition of welcoming people to its city and a rich cultural heritage that supports sanctuary seekers.

There are already many social and cultural events and activities that bring local people and sanctuary seekers together as well as many organisations providing support to people seeking sanctuary.

Are you newly arrived in Cardiff?

If you have just arrived in Cardiff then the information on this page might be useful for you. To find the services that matter to you, click or download a copy of the Cardiff City of Sanctuary Service Map. There you will find where to go for support with your asylum application or where to go if you want to do your biometric. Alternatively, here are some of the main organisations in Cardiff supporting asylum seekers and refugees. The timings often change for drop-in sessions but we are trying to keep this as up to date as possible

120-122, Broadway Cardiff, CF241NJ
Tel: 2920 489800
Monday – Friday
Individual casework to refugees in Cardiff to people who have been granted refugee status or other forms of leave to remain within the asylum system. Please ring or pop in to make an appointment.

120-122, Broadway Cardiff, CF241NJ
Tel: 02920 489800
Monday – Friday
Para-legal advice to women asylum seekers on violence against women and girls and encourages them to talk through their experiences with a skilled professional who will listen and guide them where appropriate. Please ring or pop in to make an appointment.

Cardiff City of Sanctuary is part of the City of Sanctuary Network, a movement spread throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.
Contact Cardiff City of Sanctuary.

National City of Sanctuary information

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About City of Sanctuary

City of Sanctuary holds the vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. In order to realise this vision, City of Sanctuary UK supports a network of groups, which includes villages, towns, cities and regions across the UK, and others engaged in Streams of Sanctuary, Sanctuary Awards and activities intended to welcome people seeking sanctuary.